Paul Nelson was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1987 upon graduation from the University of Minnesota. In 2013 he was appointed a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Paul D. Nelson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Nelson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Paul D. Nelson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Nelson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Paul D. Nelson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Nelson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.